Government of Ireland – International Education Scholarships (Bachelor, Master & PhD) 2024: The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is pleased to issue the 2024 Call under the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Programme.
Application Deadline: 13th March 2024 5pm (Irish Time)
Eligible Countries: International
To be Taken at (Country): Ireland
About the Government of Ireland – International Education Scholarships (Bachelor, Master & PhD): Under the initiative 60 scholarships will be provided for one year study at Bachelor, Master or PhD levels to successful candidates who have an offer of a place at an eligible Irish higher education institution.
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The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme supports high-calibre international students who wish to study at master’s or PhD level in Ireland. The programme is funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Irish higher education institutions and managed by the Higher Education Authority. Under the initiative, 60 scholarships are awarded each year for one year of full-time study at master’s or PhD level. The programme is open to applicants studying in any field.
Benefits for students: Scholarships must be regarded as highly desirable and valueadding to individuals’ subsequent lives and careers. In view of this, the GOI-IES will be awarded:
• to high calibre higher education students from non-EU/EEA countries;
• to study in Ireland for a period of one year
Benefits for Higher Education sector: GOI-IES will reflect Ireland’s commitment to excellence in the provision of higher education for both domestic and international students:
• for scholarships that will highlight Ireland’s strengths as a centre of international education;
• to promote links with target markets globally;
• to strengthen the internationalisation strategies of HEIs especially in the context of the system performance framework.
Field(s) of Study: All
Type: Bachelor, Master PhD
Eligibility: The Government of Ireland – International Education Scholarships (Bachelor, Master & PhD) 2023 is open to students from non-EU/EEA countries and is applicable to all fields of study.
Number of Awards: 60
Value and Duration of Government of Ireland – International Education Scholarships (Bachelor, Master & PhD): Students who are successful will receive:
- A €10,000 stipend for one year’s study
- A full fee waiver of all tuition and other registration costs at the higher education institution
Applicants are expected to demonstrate:
- a record of outstanding academic achievement;
- excellent communication skills;
- evidence of participation in extracurricular activities, for example humanitarian work, politics, arts or sport; and
- a strong rationale for pursuing their study in Ireland that indicates how a Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship would align with their longer-term goals.
Applications will first be shared with the relevant higher education institutions, who will check them for eligibility and shortlist them based on alignment with institutional strategic objectives. The shortlisted applications will then be assessed by an independent panel of international assessors. Full details of the assessment process are available in the call document.
Key dates
| Application deadline | 5pm (Irish time)13 March 2024 |
| Call outcome | Late May or early June 2024 |
How to Apply for Government of Ireland – International Education Scholarships (Bachelor, Master & PhD):
Potential applicants should read the call documentation carefully to ascertain whether they are eligible to apply. An indicative version of the application form is provided for information purposes only.
Applications must be submitted via the online portal.
All applications require two references to be uploaded via the online portal. It is recommended that candidates submit their applications well before the deadline, to avoid technical issues due to heavy server traffic on the respective day. Applications cannot be submitted once the deadline has passed. No alterations can be made to an application once it has been submitted.
- It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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